2000
#21,776
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.41
Rare Last name
Antony
An ancient surname derived from the Roman family name "Antonius".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,605 Americans carry the last name Antony. That puts it at #12,931 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.76 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 131,576 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Antony surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Antony with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.6K
1 in 131,576
Census rank
#12,931
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,272 bearers of the surname Antony in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.76 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12931st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Antony, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 65.1%. The next largest groups are White (25.5%) and Hispanic (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Antony
The surname Antony is of French origin, derived from the Latin name Antonius, which is believed to have originated from the Roman family name Antonii. The Antonii were a prominent Roman family, and the name Antonius was borne by several notable figures in ancient Roman history, including the famous Roman general and statesman Marcus Antonius.
The Antony surname first appeared in France during the Middle Ages, likely as a result of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Many Norman nobles and their families settled in England after the conquest, bringing with them their French surnames, including Antony.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Antony surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The book mentions several individuals with the surname Antony, indicating that the name was already established in England by the late 11th century.
During the medieval period, the Antony surname was commonly associated with certain locations in England, such as Antony in Cornwall and Antony in Hampshire. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, suggesting that individuals bearing the name Antony had established settlements or landholdings in those areas.
One notable individual with the surname Antony was Sir Henry Antony (c. 1511-1568), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another prominent figure was Sir John Antony (c. 1585-1655), an English merchant and Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I.
In the 17th century, the Antony surname gained recognition through the exploits of William Antony (1592-1654), an English military commander who fought for the Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War. He played a significant role in several key battles, including the Battle of Edgehill and the Battle of Naseby.
Another notable individual with the Antony surname was Susan Antony (1671-1749), an English poet and playwright who wrote several popular works during the early 18th century, including the tragedy "The Distressed Wife" and the comedy "The Masquerade Lovers."
In the 19th century, the Antony surname was borne by several influential figures, such as Sir Edmund Antony (1828-1904), a British diplomat and colonial administrator who served as Governor of Madras Presidency in India from 1888 to 1893.
Throughout its history, the Antony surname has been associated with various professions, including politics, military service, literature, and commerce, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Antony
Among Census respondents with the surname Antony, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 65.1%. The next largest groups are White (25.5%) and Hispanic (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Antony bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Antony surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander65.1% · 1,480
- White25.5% · 580
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 87
- Black or African American3.0% · 68
- Two or more races2.2% · 51
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Antony
Antony appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#18,326
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,512
+398 bearers (+35.7%)
Per 100,000 0.51
Rank movement Up 3,450 places
2020
#12,931
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,272
+760 bearers (+50.3%)
Per 100,000 0.76
Rank movement Up 5,395 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #21,776 | 1,114 | 0.41 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #18,326 | 1,512 | 0.51 | +398 bearers (+35.7%) | Up 3,450 places |
| 2020 | #12,931 | 2,272 | 0.76 | +760 bearers (+50.3%) | Up 5,395 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Antony surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,326 | #12,931 | 29.4% |
| Count | 1,512 | 2,272 | 50.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.51 | 0.76 | 49.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Antony bearers went from 1,512 to 2,272 (+50.3% change). The surname moved up 5,395 positions in the national ranking, going from #18,326 to #12,931.
FAQ
Antony surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Antony?
Name Census estimates that about 2,605 living Americans carry the surname Antony. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 131,576 residents.
How common is Antony?
Antony ranks #12,931 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.76 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,272 people with the surname Antony. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,605), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.76 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.76 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Antony.
Has Antony become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Antony went from 1,512 recorded bearers to 2,272. That is an increase of 760 (+50.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #18,326 to #12,931.
What does the Census say about the background of Antony?
Among Census respondents with the surname Antony, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 65.1%. The next largest groups are White (25.5%) and Hispanic (3.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Antony in the 2020 Census, accounting for 65.1% (1,480 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Antony appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (65.1%), White (25.5%), Hispanic (3.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Antony (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Antony mean?
An ancient surname derived from the Roman family name "Antonius". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Antony (0.76 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Antony?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Antony at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.